Cracker Barrel Fails Food Service Inspection

Photo credit: Cracker Barrel’s Facebook page

Cracker Barrel, which is at 5631 Highway 20 in Cartersville, failed its March 4 food service inspection conducted by the Bartow County Environmental Health Department.

The restaurant, which received a 64, or U, on the inspection, was cited for the following by the inspector:

• Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils (corrected on site);
• Condensation in reach in refrigerator ponding on top of all food present on left side of unit (corrected on site: all food discarded);
• Observed old food stuck/splashed to clean dish ware/plates;
• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: sliced tomatoes at 43; corn beef at 45; ground beef at 47; eggs at 54; country ham at 51; sliced country ham at 47 (food discarded);
• Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength; observed cloth dipped in soap compartment on three compartment sink and used to wipe down cutting board;
• Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried;
• Observed build-up of grease on non-food contact surface, the area underside and behind grill; also grease build on top of hood;
• Air gap not installed next to ice machine/office
• Observed major grease and food debris buildup under grill; also floor grout missing;
• Observed non-food contact equipment in poor repair; no metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray; observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
• Observed major grease and food debris buildup under grill;
• Hood ventilation system inadequate, as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling;
• No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service;

The form notes a follow-up inspection will take place March 19.

The Bartow County Environmental Health Department also performed inspections March 4-11 for the following restaurants:

BRUSTER’S (Food Service Inspections)
183 CHEROKEE PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections:
March 4, 2015 Score: 93, Grade: A

EL NOPAL (Adairsville) (Food Service Inspections)
15 LEGACY WAY ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
View inspections:
March 4, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

Highway 41 Filling Station (Food Service Inspections)*
921 JFH PKWY STE A CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121
View inspections:
March 4, 2015 Score: 73, Grade: C

• Observed employee touching ready to eat foods with bare hands (corrective action: food discarded and discussed)
• Observed employee drink in unapproved container in front prep area (corrective action: explained single service drink procedure)
• Observed chili and grits not being held at proper temperature (corrective action: reheated to proper temperature);
• Observed sanitization rags in mop sink (corrective action: label extra bucket for dirty rags to be washed).
• Observed wet stacking of dishes (corrective action: separate until completely dry)
• Observed employee cell phone in prep area above food.

Kingston Station (Food Service Inspections)
14 RAILROAD ST KINGSTON, GA 30145
View inspections:
March 5, 2015 Score: 96, Grade: A

MCDONALD’S (Market Place) 03983 (Food Service Inspections)
101 MARKET PLACE BLVD CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections:
March 4, 2015 Score: 91, Grade: A

SCOTT’S WALK-UP BAR-B-Q (Food Service Inspections)
206 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections:
March 6, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

SHONEY’S (Food Service Inspections)
5616 HWY 20 SE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections:
March 5, 2015 Score: 89, Grade: B

TALLATOONA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Food Service Inspections)
15 FELTON PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections:
March 4, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

TOWNSEND PARK HEALTH & REHAB (Food Service Inspections)
196 DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120
View inspections:
March 4, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A